Idiom
lost the plot
Meanings
To become confused, irrational, or unable to think clearly; to act in a way that no longer makes sense.
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For a story, plan, or conversation to become disorganized and hard to follow.
Definition
To become confused or unreasonable and no longer understand what is happening or what matters.
If someone has lost the plot, they stop thinking clearly and their behavior or ideas no longer make sense. It can describe a person who suddenly seems confused, irrational, or out of touch with reality. It can also describe a plan, story, or discussion that becomes disorganized and hard to follow.
Examples
- After the deadline changed three times, our manager completely lost the plot.
- I loved the movie at first, but it lost the plot in the second half.
- When he started shouting about conspiracies, I realized he’d lost the plot.
- The discussion lost the plot and turned into an argument about nothing.
- She hasn’t lost the plot—she just needs a break and some sleep.
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